How To Find A Summer Job
There are many reasons to find a job for summer instead of going spending your days on the beach. If you’re strapped for cash during the summer, for instance, then you need a job. Or you might want to save up enough money for next term’s college tuition. Whatever the reason, a summer job is not that hard to find at all; some jobs can even be found right in your neighborhood. If you’re at a loss on how find one this summer, here are a few tips to start you out.
Check Convenience Store Ads
Your local 7-11 or convenience stores usually put up “Help Wanted” ads from people in the community. These are usually tacked on a community board of the convenience store, but if you don’t know where to find them, you can just ask the staff. In addition, a convenience store is always a good place to inquire for a job, especially if it’s a 24-hour operation. Most local convenience stores hire part-time employees as well, especially in the summer when business is usually booming.
Check Your Local Paper
The local paper is still a very effective tool for finding jobs, temporary or permanent. However, don’t go for the national dailies. A community newspaper will do. Summer jobs are usually just temporary, so your field should only be limited within or around your immediate city or locality.
Get Those Connections
Never underestimate the power of your connections with people. The more people you know, the more opportunities will be available for you. Ask your friends if they know of any place that’s hiring people for summer jobs. If your friend owns a store, then you can help around for the duration of the summer. The bottom line: other people can help you find a job, so make the most out of any contacts you may have.
The Internet is Your Friend
This is the age of technology, and the Internet has made so many things easier, foremost among them being job hunting. If your city or local town has a website, chances are it may also post some relevant community news, including temporary job openings for the summer. You may also use the Internet to find any openings for any local establishments in your area such as Wal-Mart or any local food chain.
Look for Internships
summer jobAnother alternative to a summer job is to apply as an intern for a company, local or otherwise. While most internships only offer you credit for college and/or work experience, there are some companies who do pay their interns some cash. Internship also have other benefits, especially if you’re interning in a company that is your field. You’ll be able to make connections with people and expand your network, which will really be beneficial to you in the future.
Since it’s summer, it is a given that there will be a lot of places you can check for temporary employment. Here are some specific summer jobs you might want to consider:
lifeguard, either in a pool or a beach
summer camp counselor
pool attendant or pool cleaner
babysitter
Finding a summer job is easy, as long as you know where to look, and if you look hard enough. A job can be a fun and productive way of spending several nice, sunny months.